Accelerated Language Arts

Accelerated Language Arts classes at HEROES Academy are designed to produce strong writers that are not only prepared for University, but are also confident in their language skills. Our language arts program is designed to inspire even the most reluctant students to love language. Students become masters of the English language by studying grammar, linguistics, and poetry.

Students begin studying Latin in our Accelerated 3rd Grade Curriculum. At HEROES Academy, we train students to conquer new vocabulary analytically rather than by memorizing Latin roots and definitions. Each year, students are exposed to more than 100 roots and 200 classic words.

​We teach grammar through logic and reasoning, encouraging students to write with precision and clarity. Students study the parts of speech, parts of a sentence, phrases, and clauses. Each year, students dive deeper into these topics, exposing them to more sophisticated word choice and sentence structure.

Students also study poetry, focusing on the effect word choice has on meaning and interpretation. Writing requires students to do more than to simply put words on paper. Students explore phonics, figurative language, rhythm, and more at each level.

​​At HEROES Academy, all student work must be handwritten until students complete the first unit of Accelerated 5th/6th grade language arts, Grammar Voyage. At HEROES, we believe that students should demonstrate mastery of advanced grammar concepts before using word processing software that provide spell and grammar check. By the end of Grammar Voyage, students will have a strong grasp on the English language. At that point, technology empowers students by allowing them to revise and edit lengthier assignments with ease.

Accelerated 3rd/4th Grade Language Arts provides new students with the opportunity to learn at a faster rate. This class is taught with the understanding that classes at HEROES cover topics not normally covered in a standard language arts curriculum. In Accelerated 3rd/4th grade language arts, students cover all of the topics normally covered in our Accelerated 4th Grade curriculum.

Students dive deep into grammar and explore more complex sentence structure. Students become more comfortable utilizing advanced vocabulary words by studying over 100 Latin roots and 200 Classic Words. This course focuses on paragraph writing as an art form without being restrained by the typical "five sentence" paragraph rule.

After completing this class, students "matriculate" into Accelerated 5th Grade Language Arts.

Accelerated 3rd Grade Language Arts

Our Accelerated 3rd grade language arts curriculum is appropriate for students that have passed the "learning to read" stage and can now "read to learn." This is equivalent to an NWEA MAP Reading of at least 200. Students should be able to write basic simple sentences, spell standard 3 and 4 letter words, and form letters correctly before entering this class.

Accelerated 4th/5th Grade Language Arts

Our Accelerated 4th/5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum provides new students with the opportunity to learn at a faster rate. This class is taught with the understanding that classes at HEROES cover topics not normally covered in a standard language arts curriculum. Students study the 4th and 5th grade grammar books simultaneously. Students will cover all of the topics normally covered in our Accelerated 5th Grade Language Arts.

This class focuses on using students grammar skills to develop creativity and writing skills. Students progress from paragraph writing to essay construction. Students learn and practice formal essay writing skills including research writing, critical responses, and formal academic analysis. Precise word choice, sentence construction, paragraph structure, punctuation and other elements all join together as students construct essays. In addition, students are introduced to five new Latin stems and five class words which are the basis for a great deal of our academic words. Students will also study the Roman culture, writing style and geography of the Roman world.

After completing this class, students "matriculate" into Accelerated 6th Grade Language Arts.

Accelerated 3rd Grade Language Arts

Our Accelerated 3rd grade language arts curriculum is appropriate for students that have passed the "learning to read" stage and can now "read to learn." This is equivalent to an NWEA MAP Reading of at least 200. Students should be able to write basic simple sentences, spell standard 3 and 4 letter words, and form letters correctly before entering this class.

Students in this class are typically in 2nd to 4th grade. In most cases, we recommend that students in fourth grade, who have not completed the MCT Level 1 curriculum, start here. Students in 4th grade may be permitted to skip the Accelerated 6th/7th grade curriculum, jumping strait into the Accelerated 7th/8th grade curriculum. This option requires students to pass the Accelerated 6th/7th grade language arts challenge exam. Instructor approval is required. ​

Accelerated 5th Grade Language Arts

Our Accelerated 5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is designed for students that have completed Accelerated 4th/5th Grade Language Arts OR who have demonstrated mastery of compound sentence structure, compound-complex sentence structure, complex sentence structure, and paragraph writing. Students must be able to define and identify the eight parts of speech, subject, predicate, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complement, phrases, and clauses. Students must be able to distinguish between different types of phrases and clauses.

This class focuses on using students grammar skills to develop creativity and writing skills. Students progress from paragraph writing to essay construction. Students learn and practice formal essay writing skills including research writing, critical responses, and formal academic analysis. Precise word choice, sentence construction, paragraph structure, punctuation and other elements all join together as students construct essays. In addition, students are introduced to five new Latin stems and five class words which are the basis for a great deal of our academic words. Students will also study the Roman culture, writing style and geography of the Roman world.

Accelerated 4th Grade Mathematics

Accelerated 4th Grade Language Arts bridges students between the excitement that our 3rd grade curriculum provides and the serious academic writing that our Accelerated 5th/6th Grade Curriculum demands. Students dive deeper into grammar, exploring more complex sentence structure. Students become more comfortable utilizing advanced vocabulary words by studying over 100 Latin roots and 200 Classic Words. This course focuses on paragraph writing as an art form without being restrained by the typical "five sentence" paragraph rule.

Our Accelerated 4th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is designed for students that have completed Accelerated 3rd Grade Language Arts OR who have demonstrated mastery of simple and compound sentence structure with minimal run-on sentences and sentence fragments. Students must be able to define and identify the eight parts of speech, subject, predicate, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complement, prepositional phrases, independent clauses, and dependent clauses. In addition, students must demonstrate a reading level comparable to that of the average sixth grade student.

Accelerated 6th Grade Language Arts

--Coming Soon--Our Accelerated 6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is designed for students that have completed Accelerated 5th/6th Grade Language Arts OR who have demonstrated mastery of compound sentence structure, compound-complex sentence structure, complex sentence structure, paragraph writing, and basic essay writing. Students must be able to define and identify the eight parts of speech, subject, predicate, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complement, phrases, and clauses. Students must be able to distinguish between different types of phrases and clauses.

Accelerated 7th Grade Language Arts

--Coming Soon--Our Accelerated 7th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is designed for students that have completed Accelerated 6th/7th Grade Language Arts OR who have demonstrated mastery of compound sentence structure, compound-complex sentence structure, complex sentence structure, paragraph writing, and basic essay writing. Students must be able to define and identify the eight parts of speech, subject, predicate, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complement, phrases, and clauses. Students must be able to distinguish between different types of phrases and clauses. Students in 7th or 8th grade who have completed Accelerated 4th/5th grade, passed the 6th/7th grade challenge exam, AND received instructor approval, may be permitted to skip the Accelerated 6th/7th grade curriculum to join this class.

Enroll in a Class at HEROES

HEROES places students into classes based on tested math and reading ability. Thus, all students are required to take the Placement Test for qualification and class placement purposes. Students who qualify for HEROES will be informed as to what level course they qualify to enroll in. ​Students must score at or above the 80th percentile in BOTH math and reading to participate in any HEROES programs.